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Don’t fret over the consumer graphics: it’s superb in many professional apps, and the rest of the spec is potent.

Bulky and expensive, but a great buy if you need a mobile powerhouse for gaming or creative tasks.

A mobile workstation in disguise, this is a great alternative to far more expensive “pro” machines.

By no means the last word in excitement, but the ThinkPad E16 is a good-value choice for business users.

A well-balanced system for gamers with a grand to spend, and there’s room to grow in the future.

A promising first outing for the Ryzen 9000 series, with a 12-core chip that keeps up with 16- and 24-core rivals.

Spire is probably better known in the UK for cooling products rather than cases, which might explain why there's more than a little of the Cooler Master HAF series about this X2.6011 chassis.

The first CM Storm Scout was a dependable, surprisingly roomy case that didn't take up much space - all for under £100.